POLICE are looking for two teenagers who stole from an elderly woman in Crewe at around 12.15pm today (Friday).

It was part of two incidents which involved two youths in their late teens. The first was in Ludlow Avenue when they spoke to an elderly resident asking for their ball back.

One of the pair put his foot against the door and was persistently trying to gain access to the house. Police say the elderly resident was obviously very concerned but eventually managed to shut the door.

The second incident took place in nearby Stanhope Avenue when the youths spoke to a woman in her 70s and again used the excuse that their ball was in the garden.

They managed to get into the house and property and cash was stolen from a handbag, along with other personal belongings.

One youth is described as being of medium build with short hair and wearing a black hoodie. The second teenager was wearing a grey hoodie.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them on 08454580000.